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A Rare Black Corn Moon Rises Sat.—But Don’t Expect to See It

What is a black moon? Here's when, what to know about this weekend's rare August new moon

The August new moon 2025 will be a rare lunar phenomenon to watch. Here's what to know about this weekend's moon phase and meaning of the black moon.

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A rare Black Moon rises with the sun tomorrow Here's what to expect

Unlike a supermoon or lunar eclipse, a Black Moon isn't something you can watch unfold in real time. During the new moon phase, the moon is positioned between Earth and the sun, so its unlit side faces us, rendering it invisible against the bright sky.

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You can't see it, but a rare 'black moon' is due this weekend. How it happens.

You won’t actually see it, but a rare black moon – this one, the second new moon in an astronomical season – will appear on Aug. 23. Weather permitting, it'll give you darker skies and extra time to stargaze and to observe the end of the Perseid meteor shower.

Rare ‘Black Moon’ means extra-dark sky for viewing Perseid meteor shower tonight

While the spectacular annual Perseid meteor shower peaked around Aug. 12, it generally continues through Aug. 24. With the ...

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What Is a Black Moon? Why August's New Moon Is Rare

The phenomenon only happens once every 29 months and comes after a strawberry moon lit up the sky in June. What is a black ...

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Trouble sleeping? Blame the "Black Moon"

A Black Moon, the rarest of summer Moons, arrives Friday night, and it might keep some people staring at the ceiling. Why it ...

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